Unit 3 Vocabulary
Published on Sep 16, 2016
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1. axiom
n. a universal truth; an established rule
According to some people, the most important axiom of all is, "Do unto others as you would have them do to you."
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2. patronizing
adj. in a condescending manner, with an attitude of superiority
Despite his patronizing treatment of the employees, the foreman was still well liked.
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3. atelier
n. an artist's or a designer's workshop
The painter converted his garage into an atelier to work on his creative masterpieces.
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4. scapegoat
n. one who bears the blame for others
Andy was frequently absent, so other workers made him the scapegoat for their own mistakes.
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5. vacillate
v. to waver; to sway indecisively
6. pellucid
adj. transparent; clear
Eliminate extraneous words if you want your paper to have a pellucid message.
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7. abstemious
adj. using or consuming sparingly
Bill, who wants to lose weight, is abstemious in eating foods high in fat.
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8. iniquity
n. an evil or wicked act
He heartily repented his iniquities, but only after he faced a lifelong prison sentence.
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9. dulcet
adj. melodious; pleasing to the ear
The opera singer's dulcet voice earned her a prominent place in the upcoming production.
10. peremptory
adj. not allowing refusal or delay; imperative
The guard issued a peremptory warning to step away from the fence or be fired upon.
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11. arrogate
v. to claim for oneself without any right or authority
The evil prince arrogated the village for his private resort and exiled anyone who objected.
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12. archaic
adj. no longer current or applicable; antiquated
Some states still have archaic laws that regulate horse-and-buggy traffic.
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13. perspicacious
adj. keen; mentally sharp
The perspicacious gambler knew that he would need to make a hasty exit after winning most of the cowboy's money.
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14. talisman
n. a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck
The wizard claimed that no harm would come to anyone holding the talisman.
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15. expurgate
v. to remove vulgar or objectionable material
Censors sometimes feel that it is necessary to expurgate offensive scenes from movies.
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